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Updates

Updates Our Fall 2023 workshops will take place online. Photo by headway, Unsplash.

--- 2023 HORIZON No. 3 Summer--Synodality and collaboration

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Member Area news

23, 2023, March 2, 2023, June 5, 2023, August 29, 2023 Coordinators Sister Michele Fisher, C.S.F.N. | sorellamichele@aol.com Sister Anita Quigley, S.H.C.J. | quigley@shcj.org Heartland Next gathering

--- Member Area News

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Member area news

General member area information Member Directory and interactive map Delaware Valley Next meeting: Spring TBA Minutes from January 23, 2023, March 2, 2023, June 5, 2023, August 29, 2023 Minutes from

--- Member Area News

Vocation ambassadors

Vocation ambassadors June 9-11 One of the many teams that took part in the 2016 Vocation Ambassador Program.

--- June 2017 newsletter

2017 Vocation Ambassadors Program, June 9-12, 2017

2017 Vocation Ambassadors Program, June 9-12, 2017                                          The Vocation Ambassador program begins with a four-day "Share the Sacred" workshop that provides participants

--- Vocation Ambassadors

NRVC Board

NRVC Board 2025 -2026 The NRVC Board 2025 Row 1: Brother Joseph Bach, O.F.M. Conv.; Sister Margarita Hernandez, S.P.; Board Vice Chair Sister Eileen McCann, C.S.J. 

--- Board & staff

Collaborator News and Events

June 4-6, 2024, CCMA Called 24 Conference June 18-21, 2024, Catholic Media Association Conference, Atlanta, GA July 3-7, 2024, 85th Annual Tekakwitha Conference, Raleigh, NC National Eucharistic Pilgrimage

--- Collaborator Information

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Monthly NRVC newsletter

Monthly NRVC newsletter Focus on Vocation Ministry Monthly newsletters November 2017 October 2017 September 2017 August 2017 July 2017 June 2017 May 2017 April 2017 March 2017 February 2017

--- Member Area News

Welcome, Sister Sharon!

New executive director starts June 1 NRVC staff and members extend a warm welcome to NRVC's new executive director, Sister Sharon Dillon, S.S.J.-T.O.S.F., who begins the job June 1.

--- April 2017 Newsletter

Four tips toward a better newsletter

Four tips toward a better newsletter Quick ideas to put oomph in your newsletter An excellent newsletter will reflect well on your community.

--- May 2014 newsletter

Sister Mary Yun, O.P.

Yes, I met some wonderful vocation directors when I took summer classes in 2014. I am still in touch with many of them.

--- November 2016 newsletter
--- I am NRVC!

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How it all began

At the 2004 Convocation, Father Timothy Radcliffe, OP and Father Andrew Carl Wisdom, OP.

--- History of Religious Life
--- History of religious life, NRVC
--- 2013 HORIZON No. 4 Fall -- 25 years in the vineyard of the Lord

Collaborator News and Events

and Transformative Action Towards a More Racially Just Church and Word", Center for the Study of Consecrated Life  June 13-16, 2024, Giving Voice National Gathering for Sisters under 50 National Eucharistic

--- Collaborator Information

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Updates

Vocation ministers and other religious around the world have been able to share faith and hope with young people and discerners using electronic platforms such as blogs, Facebook, video-sharing, e-mails, e-newsletters

--- 2020 HORIZON No. 2 Spring — New members have abundant hope

For Vocation Directors: How VISION Vocation Guide works for you

year=2023   Toot your own horn VISION is your resource, NRVC Members! And it is award-winning year after year.

--- VISION Vocation Guide

2024 Workshop Information

2024 Workshop Information Plan now to attend, registration opens in February General Information In 2024, the National Religious Vocation Conference (NRVC) will offer five on-site Summer Intitute workshops

--- Spring & summer events

2023 Workshop Information

2023 Workshop Information 2024 dates will be published in January General Information This year the NRVC is offering three workshops on-site at the Summer Institute in Leavenworth, KS, and three workshops

--- Fall & winter events

HORIZON, VISION win 14 awards

HORIZON, VISION win 14 awards Honored by Catholic Press Association HORIZON and VISION earned 14 awards in this year's Catholic Press Association awards competition, the results of which were released June

--- July 2014 newsletter

I am NRVC: Mrs. Sandy Piwko

In addition, I have served since 2021 as co-coordinator of NRVC’s New England Member Area with Sister June Fitzgerald, O.P.  How long have you been involved in vocation ministry? Five years.

--- I am NRVC!

Collaborator News and Events

Feb. 14-16, 2025, Dallas Catholic Youth Conference February 20-23, 2025, LA Religious Education Congress March 18-20, 2025 Vocations Jamboree, Bismarck, ND April 22-24, 2025 NCEA Conference, Orlando

--- Collaborator Information

HORIZON and VISION win 12 awards

honored by the Catholic Press Association and Associated Church Press in several editorial categories, including best special interest magazine, regular column, reporting on vocations, guest commentary, e-newsletter

--- July 2018 newsletter

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Summer Institute is July 10-24, 2023 -- Let’s Learn Together in Leavenworth, KS!

Summer Institute is July 10-24, 2023 -- Let’s Learn Together in Leavenworth, KS! The 2023 Summer Institute in Leavenworth, KS, is less than a month away!

--- 2023 Posts

[ Sr. Dina Bato S.P., Director of Membership ]  

Webinar 6 Call to Religious Life: Newer Entrants' Stories

Webinar 6 Call to Religious Life: Newer Entrants' Stories June 2, 2022 | 7 p.m. Central Primary audience: ALL SUPPORTERS OF MEN & WOMEN IN CONSECRATED LIFE.  All are welcome.

--- 2020 Study on Recent Vocations Archives

Vocation Ambassadors Program

Debbi Della Porta; Sister June Fitzgerald, O.P.; Father Adam MacDonald, S.V.D.; Father Larry Rice, C.S.P.; and Sister Theresa Sullivan, D.C.

--- October 2015 newsletter

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Member area news

General member area information Member Directory and interactive map Delaware Valley Next meeting: August 29, 2023, in Philadelphia Minutes from January 23, 2023, March 2, 2023, June 5, 2023 Minutes

--- Member Area News

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Talking with video

In addition many groups now use short films on websites, in e-newsletters, etc.

--- 2018 HORIZON No. 1 Winter -- Talking with young people
--- Popular Media
--- Communications

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Create a vocation communications plan

., the community’s vocation director, during NRVC’s Vocation Ambassadors kickoff workshop in June 2016. YOUR BAGS ARE PACKED, and you are ready to begin a journey.

--- 2016 HORIZON No. 4 Fall -- Communications | Volunteers
--- Social media
--- Strategic Planning for Vocation Culture
--- Communications

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Communication Skills to Promote Vocations Workshop

Learn practical tips for developing your social media platforms, website, newsletter, and other technology to share your unique charism.

--- Spring & summer events
--- Spring & summer events

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Updates

Updates Hilton grants $2 million to NRVC In June 2014 the National Religious Vocation Conference received a three-year, $2 million grant from the Conrad N.

--- 2014 HORIZON No. 3 Summer -- Moving forward in hope

Ministry openings

The administrative support includes handling correspondence, maintaining financial and other records, processing payments and receipts, coordinating registrations, and updating the website and e-newsletter

--- February 2016 newsletter

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Updates

Updates News about religious vocations NRVC condemns racism The 2019-2020 NRVC Board The national reckoning over racial injustice in the United States has been part of the conversation at the National

--- 2020 HORIZON No. 3 Summer — Inviting diversity

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Member area news

5, 1:00 - 2:30 pm via Zoom Minutes from January 23, 2023, March 2, 2023, June 5, 2023, August 29, 2023 Minutes from May 18, 2022, November 21, 2022 Minutes from April 27, 2021, Minutes from January

--- Member Area News

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The Vincentian five-year provincial plan for vocation promotion

So that a new generation of vowed Vincentians might follow our own, the members of the Eastern Province gathered in convocation in June of 2000 and resolved to develop a new provincial plan that would

--- Strategic planning / Structuring vocation ministry
--- 2002 HORIZON No. 4 -- Strategic planning for vocations / Responses to the sex abuse crisis
--- Strategic Planning for Vocation Culture

NRVC regional meetings

Region 1   May 2 Region 2   March 10, May 5, May 7 Region 3   April 29 Region 4   March 25, May 5-6 Region 5   Met January 15, next meeting September 18 Region 6   May TBA Region 7   April 28 Region 8   June

--- March 2015 newsletter

2024 Workshop Information

2024 Workshop Information Registrations are near capacity General Information In 2024, the National Religious Vocation Conference (NRVC) will offer five on-site Summer Institute workshops at the Marillac

--- Spring & summer events

Collaborator News and Events

Denver June 2-5, 2025 Catholic Campus Ministry Association Called Conference, University of Notre Dame, IN June 22-28, 205 Instituto Fe y Vida National Catholic Leadership Program, Lewis University

--- Collaborator Information

NRVC Awards

NRVC Awards 2024 Outstanding Member award winners, left to right, Mr. Greg Darr (Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers) , Brother David Henley, G.H.M., and Sister Lisa Laguna, D.C.

--- Fall & winter events

Collaborator News and Events

Denver June 2-5, 2025 Catholic Campus Ministry Association Called Conference, University of Notre Dame, IN June 22-28, 205 Instituto Fe y Vida National Catholic Leadership Program, Lewis University

--- Collaborator Information

Collaborator News and Events

-May 2, 2025 Catholic Volunteer Network Conference, Denver June 2-5, 2025 Catholic Campus Ministry Association Called Conference, University of Notre Dame, IN June 22-28, 205 Instituto Fe y Vida National

--- Collaborator Information

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Updates

honored by the Catholic Press Association and Associated Church Press in several editorial categories, including best special interest magazine, regular column, reporting on vocations, guest commentary, e-newsletter

--- 2018 HORIZON No. 3 Summer -- Youth, faith, vocation discernment

NRVC in the news

., December 10, 2024. Dare to Love - Let's Hear About LCWR and NRVC Religious Conferences, CAVA  Archdiocese for Chicago, with Sister Dina Bato, S.P. and Mr. Phil Loftus, August 2024

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Older computers to lose NRVC access

A browser released since approximately 2013. These browsers include the following forms or later editions: Chrome v22, Firefox v27, Safari v7, or Internet Explorer 11. 

--- February 2018 newsletter

Behavioral Assessment 1 Workshop

Behavioral Assessment 1 Workshop July 21-23, 2022 This workshop will be offered again in 2023.

--- Spring & summer events

Links to research & reports

: Survey of the Ordinands to the Priesthood The Class of 2024: Survey of the Ordinands to the Priesthood The Class of 2023: Survey of the Ordinands to the Priesthood The Class of 2022: Survey of the

--- Links to Studies & Reports

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Bad News ... and Good News!

Our Director of Database Administration, Marge Argyelan, is planning to retire June 30, 2024. We will MISS Marge! That’s the bad news.

--- 2023 Posts

[ Maureen Cetera, Director of Finance and Operations ]  

Updates

The series began in September 2021 and will include five more sessions.

--- 2021 HORIZON No. 4 Fall--What draws people to religious life?

2024 Ethical Issues in Vocation and Formation Ministry Workshop

2024 Ethical Issues in Vocation and Formation Ministry Workshop July 16-17, 2024 This workshop will be offered again in July 2025 Workshop description This workshop is designed to assist vocation directors

--- Spring & summer events

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Updates

Updates NRVC awarded $650,000 grant In June the National Religious Vocation Conference announced that the Conrad N.

--- 2012 HORIZON No. 3 Summer -- Cultural and family roots and vocation

2024 Health & Wellness in Candidate Assessment Workshop

2024 Health & Wellness in Candidate Assessment Workshop July 23-24, 2024   Workshop registration is now closed.

--- Spring & summer events

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Free webinars in May and June

Free webinars in May and June Youth synod webinar Learn more about the Synod in the four-part webinar "Synodality: Unpacking the Universal Church’s Recent Work on 'Young People, the Faith, and Vocational

--- 2019 Posts

[ Sister Deborah M. Borneman SS.C.M., Director of Mission Integration ]